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P240 ACY

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,588 mi
Last recorded96,588 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 ACY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 96,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 96,588 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 91,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,917 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 91,511 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,511 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2008 89,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 83,231 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2007 83,231 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 68,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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P240 ACY is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,134 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P240 ACY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P240 ACY registered?

P240 ACY is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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